Primary conservative treatment PCL rupture in athletes

The purpose of this study: to evaluate the results of conservative treatment of isolated grade II and III PCL rupture in athletes.Materials and methods. The study included 36 patients who were athletes at a professional level, with isolated PCL rupture, and have been treated non-operative in the per...

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Main Authors: A. R. Zaripov, A. P. Afanasiev, N. E. Magnitskaya, M. S. Ryazantsev, A. N. Logvinov, D. O. Ilyin, Zh. Yu. Pilipson, A. V. Frolov, M. N. Maysigov, A. V. Korolev, F. L. Lazko, A. A. Akhpashev
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: IMA PRESS LLC 2022-05-01
Series:Научно-практическая ревматология
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Online Access:https://rsp.mediar-press.net/rsp/article/view/3156
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Summary:The purpose of this study: to evaluate the results of conservative treatment of isolated grade II and III PCL rupture in athletes.Materials and methods. The study included 36 patients who were athletes at a professional level, with isolated PCL rupture, and have been treated non-operative in the period from 2012 to 2020. The non-operative protocol of isolated lesions of the PCL involve, bracing with posterior leg support, rehabilitation program determined by the symptoms and physical signs.Results. After 2 years from injury, the average score on the Tegner scale was 9 (5–10) (p=0.42). 32 (89%) patients returned to the previous level of sports activity, the average score on the Tegner scale was 9 (7–10). The mean time to return to sports-specific training was 10.6 (4–27) weeks, and the mean time to return to full competitive sport was 16.4 (10–40) weeks. Conclusion. The non-operative management of isolated, Hughston grade II and III PCL injuries gives excellent functional outcomes with a high proportion returning to the same level of sport.
ISSN:1995-4484
1995-4492